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Combined broadcast/cable weekly Top 25, July 11-17: 8 cable shows join the partyhttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/combined-broadcastcable-weekly-top-25-july-11-17-2016/
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/combined-broadcastcable-weekly-top-25-july-11-17-2016/#respondTue, 19 Jul 2016 19:22:50 +0000http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=495133Cable had a better week from July 11-17 than it did the previous week, and it shows in the combined Top 25 rankings.

Eight cable shows made the Top 25 in adults 18-49, up from just three the week of July 4. They were led by ESPN’s telecast of the MLB Home Run Derby (1.9 rating), which tied for fourth overall.

Two cable shows, the Home Run Derby and the Thursday “O’Reilly Factor,” also made the Top 25 in viewers. That’s a first in the brief time TV by the Numbers has tracked the combined Top 25.

Top 25 broadcast and cable series (including ties) in adults 18-49 for July 11-17, 2016

Rank

Show

Net

18-49 Rating

18-49 Viewers (000s)

1

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – TUESDAY

NBC

2.4

3,087

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – WEDNESDAY

NBC

2.4

2,984

3

MLB ALL-STAR GAME

FOX

2.2

2,799

4

THE BACHELORETTE

ABC

1.9

2,454

BIG BROTHER – THURSDAY

CBS

1.9

2,453

HOME RUN DERBY

ESPN

1.9

2,371

7

BIG BROTHER – SUNDAY

CBS

1.8

2,341

BIG BROTHER – WEDNESDAY

CBS

1.8

2,286

AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR

NBC

1.8

2,236

10

ESPY AWARDS

ABC

1.7

2,156

11

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

ABC

1.6

2,058

12

THE $100,000 PYRAMID

ABC

1.5

1,845

THE BIG BANG THEORY – R

CBS

1.5

1,844

14

LOVE & HIP HOP ATLANTA

VH1

1.4

1,781

15

THE NIGHT SHIFT

NBC

1.2

1,561

2016 HIP HOP HONORS

VH1

1.2

1,480

MATCH GAME

ABC

1.2

1,470

18

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW – 10 p.m.

USA

1.1

1,440

LIFE IN PIECES – R

CBS

1.1

1,417

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

USA

1.1

1,413

MASTERCHEF

FOX

1.1

1,404

POWER – P

STARZ

1.1

1,389

TO TELL THE TRUTH – F

ABC

1.1

1,373

SPARTAN: ULTIMATE TEAM CHALLENGE – R

NBC

1.1

1,362

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

USA

1.1

1,336

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SPC

ESPN

1.1

1,336

Top 25 broadcast and cable series in viewers for July 11-17, 2016

Rank

Show

Net

Viewers (000s)

1

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – WEDNESDAY

NBC

11,847

2

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – TUESDAY

NBC

11,539

3

MLB ALL-STAR GAME

FOX

8,707

4

60 MINUTES

CBS

8,174

5

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

ABC

7,768

6

THE BIG BANG THEORY – R

CBS

7,223

7

THE $100,000 PYRAMID

ABC

7,159

8

THE BACHELORETTE

ABC

6,869

9

AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR

NBC

6,339

10

THE NIGHT SHIFT

NBC

6,284

11

BIG BROTHER – THURSDAY

CBS

6,184

12

BIG BROTHER – WEDNESDAY

CBS

6,048

13

NCIS – R

CBS

5,906

14

BIG BROTHER – SUNDAY

CBS

5,851

15

MATCH GAME

ABC

5,662

16

ESPY AWARDS

ABC

5,601

17

HOME RUN DERBY

ESPN

5,524

18

BLUE BLOODS – R

CBS

5,389

19

NCIS: NEW ORLEANS – R

CBS

5,257

20

TO TELL THE TRUTH – F

ABC

5,151

21

LIFE IN PIECES – R

CBS

5,075

22

MOM – R

CBS

4,633

23

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD – TUESDAY – R

ABC

4,598

24

THE O’REILLY FACTOR – THURSDAY

FNC

4,596

25

NCIS: LOS ANGELES – R

CBS

4,546

All ratings are live + same-day. Source: The Nielsen Company.

]]>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/combined-broadcastcable-weekly-top-25-july-11-17-2016/feed/0home run derby 2016tvbnrickBroadcast Live +3 ratings, July 4-10: ‘America’s Got Talent,’ ‘Big Brother’ remain in fronthttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-3-ratings-july-4-10-2016/
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-3-ratings-july-4-10-2016/#respondSat, 16 Jul 2016 18:30:23 +0000http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=495060“America’s Got Talent” stayed at No. 1 in both adults 18-49 and total viewers in Live +3 ratings for the week of July 4-10. It comes in at a 3.2 demo rating and 14.73 million viewers. It also had the biggest viewer gain, adding 1.92 million people.

The Thursday “Big Brother” had the biggest 18-49 boost, growing from 1.9 to 2.5 (+0.6) over three days of delayed viewing.

Because there is less original programming summer, rankings will cut off at gains of 0.2 in adults 18-49 and 250,000 viewers. That may result in fewer than 25 entries in some cases.

Top 25 broadcast shows in Live +3 adults 18-49 for July 4-10, 2016

Rank

Show

Net

L+3 18-49 rating

1

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

NBC

3.2

2

OLYMPIC TRIALS – SUNDAY 8:30 p.m.

NBC

2.6

3

BIG BROTHER – THURSDAY

CBS

2.5

4

BIG BROTHER – WEDNESDAY

CBS

2.4

5

BIG BROTHER – SUNDAY

CBS

2.2

6

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

ABC

1.8

7

MASTERCHEF

FOX

1.7

THE $100,000 PYRAMID

ABC

1.7

9

OLYMPIC TRIALS – FRIDAY 9 p.m.

NBC

1.6

10

MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS – S

NBC

1.5

11

MATCH GAME

ABC

1.4

THE NIGHT SHIFT

NBC

1.4

13

20/20

ABC

1.2

UNCLE BUCK – F

ABC

1.2

OLYMPIC TRIALS – SUNDAY 7 p.m.

NBC

1.2

MAYA & MARTY

NBC

1.2

17

WAYWARD PINES

FOX

1.1

BATTLEBOTS

ABC

1.1

GREATEST HITS

ABC

1.1

TO TELL THE TRUTH

ABC

1.1

ZOO

CBS

1.1

SENOR DE LOS CIELO IV – THURSDAY

TEL

1.1

23

SPARTAN: ULTIMATE TEAM CHALLENGE

NBC

1.0

SENOR DE LOS CIELO IV – WEDNESDAY

TEL

1.0

SENOR DE LOS CIELO IV – TUESDAY

TEL

1.0

Top 25 broadcast shows in Live +3 viewers for July 4-10, 2016

Rank

Show

Net

L+3 viewers (000s)

1

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

NBC

14729

2

OLYMPIC TRIALS – SUNDAY 8:30 p.m.

NBC

8961

3

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

ABC

8334

4

THE $100,000 PYRAMID

ABC

7749

5

BIG BROTHER – THURSDAY

CBS

7601

6

BIG BROTHER – WEDNESDAY

CBS

7380

7

THE NIGHT SHIFT

NBC

7201

8

MACY’S 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS – S

NBC

7163

9

BIG BROTHER – SUNDAY

CBS

6903

10

20/20

ABC

6815

11

ZOO

CBS

6338

12

MATCH GAME

ABC

6319

13

OLYMPIC TRIALS – FRIDAY 9 p.m.

NBC

5960

14

MASTERCHEF

FOX

5157

15

OLYMPIC TRIALS – SUNDAY 7 p.m.

NBC

5088

16

TO TELL THE TRUTH

ABC

4862

17

MAYA & MARTY

NBC

4836

18

BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS – S

CBS

4729

19

20/20 SPECIAL EDITION – FRIDAY 9 p.m.

ABC

4371

20

OLYMPIC TRIALS – FRIDAY 8 p.m.

NBC

4132

21

AMERICAN GOTHIC

CBS

4086

22

BATTLEBOTS

ABC

4008

23

UNCLE BUCK – F

ABC

3939

24

GREATEST HITS

ABC

3938

25

20/20: IN AN INSTANT

ABC

3800

Adults 18-49 total gain

Rank

Show

Net

L+SD

L+3

Increase

% Increase

1

BIG BROTHER – THURSDAY

CBS

1.9

2.5

0.6

32%

2

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

NBC

2.7

3.2

0.5

19%

BIG BROTHER – WEDNESDAY

CBS

1.9

2.4

0.5

26%

BIG BROTHER – SUNDAY

CBS

1.7

2.2

0.5

29%

5

MASTERCHEF

FOX

1.3

1.7

0.4

31%

WAYWARD PINES

FOX

0.7

1.1

0.4

57%

MISTRESSES

ABC

0.4

0.8

0.4

100%

8

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

ABC

1.5

1.8

0.3

20%

THE NIGHT SHIFT

NBC

1.1

1.4

0.3

27%

ZOO

CBS

0.8

1.1

0.3

38%

11

$100,000 PYRAMID, THE

ABC

1.5

1.7

0.2

13%

OLYMPIC TRIALS – FRIDAY 9 p.m.

NBC

1.4

1.6

0.2

14%

MATCH GAME

ABC

1.2

1.4

0.2

17%

20/20

ABC

1.0

1.2

0.2

20%

UNCLE BUCK – F

ABC

1.0

1.2

0.2

20%

MAYA & MARTY

NBC

1.0

1.2

0.2

20%

BATTLEBOTS

ABC

0.9

1.1

0.2

22%

GREATEST HITS

ABC

0.9

1.1

0.2

22%

AMERICAN GOTHIC

CBS

0.6

0.8

0.2

33%

ANGEL FROM HELL – 8 p.m.

CBS

0.3

0.5

0.2

67%

ANGEL FROM HELL – 8:30 p.m.

CBS

0.3

0.5

0.2

67%

CONTAINMENT

CW

0.2

0.4

0.2

100%

Viewers total gain

Rank

Show

Net

L+SD (000s)

L+3 (000s)

Increase (000s)

% Increase

1

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

NBC

12814

14729

1915

15%

2

THE NIGHT SHIFT

NBC

5743

7201

1458

25%

3

BIG BROTHER – THURSDAY

CBS

6182

7601

1419

23%

4

ZOO

CBS

5047

6338

1291

26%

5

BIG BROTHER – SUNDAY

CBS

5674

6903

1229

22%

6

BIG BROTHER – WEDNESDAY

CBS

6182

7380

1198

19%

7

WAYWARD PINES

FOX

2281

3434

1153

51%

8

MASTERCHEF

FOX

4059

5157

1098

27%

9

MISTRESSES

ABC

1971

3006

1035

53%

10

AMERICAN GOTHIC

CBS

3082

4086

1004

33%

11

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

ABC

7429

8334

905

12%

12

20/20

ABC

5913

6815

902

15%

13

UNCLE BUCK – F

ABC

3230

3939

709

22%

14

HOUDINI & DOYLE – F

FOX

1693

2350

657

39%

15

MATCH GAME

ABC

5668

6319

651

11%

16

THE $100,000 PYRAMID

ABC

7122

7749

627

9%

17

AQUARIUS

NBC

1736

2312

576

33%

18

MAYA & MARTY

NBC

4262

4836

574

13%

19

BATTLEBOTS

ABC

3450

4008

558

16%

20

OLYMPIC TRIALS – FRIDAY 9 p.m.

NBC

5480

5960

480

9%

21

ANGEL FROM HELL – 8 p.m.

CBS

1915

2366

451

24%

22

ANGEL FROM HELL – 8:30 p.m.

CBS

1803

2236

433

24%

23

TO TELL THE TRUTH

ABC

4445

4862

417

9%

24

GREATEST HITS

ABC

3524

3938

414

12%

25

OLYMPIC TRIALS – SUNDAY 8:30 p.m.

NBC

8577

8961

384

4%

Source: The Nielsen Company.

]]>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-3-ratings-july-4-10-2016/feed/0big-brother-ratings-july-7-16tvbnrickCombined broadcast/cable weekly Top 25, July 4-10: Only 3 spots for cablehttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/combined-broadcastcable-weekly-top-25-july-4-10-2016/
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/combined-broadcastcable-weekly-top-25-july-4-10-2016/#respondTue, 12 Jul 2016 19:43:56 +0000http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=494950The combined Top 25 ratings for July 4-10 lean a little more heavily toward the broadcast side than they did the previous week. Where five cable shows cracked the Top 25 for June 27-July 3, only three did last week.

The three shows that did make the cut were ESPN’s telecast of the Euro 2016 final (1.7, tied for sixth) and two hours of “WWE Monday Night Raw” (1.0 and 0.9) on USA.

The cable leader in viewers, the Wednesday “O’Reilly Factor,” (4.17 million), would not have cracked the Top 25 in broadcast, so a viewer chart is not included below. In weeks when cable shows do make the Top 25 in viewers you’ll see that here as well.

]]>http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/combined-broadcastcable-weekly-top-25-july-4-10-2016/feed/0combined-top-25-july-4-10-16tvbnrickBroadcast weekly Top 25: ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Olympic trials put NBC on top for July 4-10http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-weekly-top-25-july-4-10-2016/
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-weekly-top-25-july-4-10-2016/#respondTue, 12 Jul 2016 19:07:43 +0000http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=494933NBC led the week of July 4-10 in both adults 18-49 and viewers, scoring the Top 2 shows in both measures. “America’s Got Talent” led the way with a 2.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 12.81 million viewers.

The Olympic trials in women’s gymnastics Sunday night finished second on both counts with a 2.5 demo rating and 8.58 million people tuning in.

Including ties, NBC held 11 of the Top 25 spots in the demo and seven in viewers.

Top 25 broadcast shows (including ties) in adults 18-49 for July 4-10, 2016

New York — June 5, 2014 — NBC celebrates the nation’s birthday with all-star performances by Ariana Grande, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert and Lionel Richie on the live broadcast of the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular.”

Hosted by “America’s Got Talent’s” Nick Cannon, the show will air Friday, July 4 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) with an encore presentation at 10 p.m. highlighting the second hour of the special.

“NBC is thrilled to once again join with Macy’s to celebrate the 4th of July,” said Doug Vaughan, Executive Vice President, Special Programs and Late Night, NBC Entertainment. “We have an incredible array of musical performers to complement the fireworks spectacle from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.”

The Brooklyn Bridge will serve as a dramatic stage for dazzling pyrotechnics as the 38th annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular” returns to the East River. Set to deliver the nation’s largest display of patriotic firepower and ready to dazzle more than 3 million spectators and millions on television, the Macy’s Fireworks will be launched from barges positioned on the lower East River.

“Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are a one-of-a-kind spectacle that will once again inspire audiences nationwide as we illuminate the shores of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn with stunning effects, color and sound,” said Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. “We are thrilled to be working with our partners in the City of New York to have the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge as our canvas and stunning backdrop for this year’s bigger-than life display.

Since 1976 Macy’s Fireworks have grown in scale and artistry as they burst to life over many of New York City’s waterways and neighborhoods. Incorporating landmarks and milestones is a Macy’s Fireworks signature. Macy’s last showcased the Brooklyn Bridge in its fireworks spectacle in 1995. This year’s creative presentation of the bridge’s renowned architecture will reach new heights of imagination during the 25-minute display.

Said Kule, “We’ve had our eye set to feature this world-famous landmark in our show for many years and with the advancements in pyrotechnic technology and artistry, we expect to create jaw-dropping effects that will delight millions of spectators as this quintessential New York icon joins the 4th of July party.

Ariana Grande first landed at the top with her first full-length album for Republic Records, “Yours Truly.” It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, Billboard Digital Albums Chart, and iTunes Overall Albums Chart. In the aftermath, she was named “Best New Artist” at the American Music Awards in 2013. The first single from her sophomore album, “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea, saw her become the “youngest woman to debut with over 400K sold first-week”. In addition to ranking as the 4th “highest digital song debut for a female artist” and 8th highest ever, the platinum smash debuted at #1 on 50 countries, topping the iTunes overall Top Songs and Pop Songs charts for four weeks. At radio, it went Top 10 at Top 40 and Top 5 at Rhythm. Other accolades include “Favorite Breakout Artist” at the People’s Choice Awards earlier this year, the “Young Influencer Award” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the “Radio Disney Chart Topper Award,” and more.

Hunter Hayes, a Louisiana-born Nashville-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, released his self-titled debut album in 2011. Hayes has watched his album top the Billboard Country chart, earn Platinum certification and spawn three No. 1 country singles — the 4x-Platinum “Wanted” and “Somebody’s Heartbreak,” while its 2013 reissue “Encore” also sold more than a million copies and featured the Top 5 Platinum-selling single “I Want Crazy.” Hayes has also earned four Grammy nominations, including “Best New Artist” in 2013. “I Want Crazy” was nominated this year for “Best Country Solo Performance.” “Storyline,” which is Hayes’ new album, was released May 6.

Miranda Lambert is a four-time reigning CMA and five-time ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, a Grammy winner with three award-winning Albums of the Year under her belt, and a happily married woman whose personal foundation, MuttNation, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for pet shelters across the country. Her fifth album, “Platinum” was released on June 3 on RCA Records Nashville. Lambert balances her music career with MuttNation and her budding entrepreneurial side – she’s opened two Pink Pistol boutiques in Texas and Oklahoma.

Lionel Richie is an international superstar who has sold 100 million albums worldwide. Richie is an Oscar winner, five-time Grammy winner, 16-time American Music Award winner, Golden Globe winner, five-time People’s Choice Award winner and a World Music Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Richie has a discography of albums and singles second to none, and is part of the fabric of American pop music. Richie and Irving Berlin are the only two songwriters in history to achieve the honor of having #1 records for nine consecutive years. In 2013 Richie launched a global tour entitled “All the Hits, All Night Long” and he has proved to fans that he can deliver exactly that. A two-hour set spanning his entire catalogue of music has led to a fan frenzy and high praise from press around the world. Richie has taken the tour to every part of the globe, including Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and North America.

Cited by People magazine as one of the ‘Top 10 most successful young people in Hollywood’ and featured on the covers of magazine’s such as Complex and Black Enterprises’ 40 Under 40, Nick Cannon, is a successful, multi-faceted entertainer — film star, comedian, TV and radio host, musician, writer, director, executive producer and philanthropist. Cannon currently serves as host of NBC’s No. 1 summer reality hit “America’s Got Talent.”

The telecast is a production of Universal Television in association with Macy’s. It is produced by Brad Lachman Productions with Lachman serving as executive producer. Bill Bracken is producer.

Lachman’s credits include a variety of NBC specials, including the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” in addition to the last three years of “Michael Bublé’s Christmas Special”.

New York – May 28, 2013 – NBC celebrates the nation’s 237th birthday with a live broadcast of the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,” featuring all-star performances by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, GRAMMY® Award winning Tim McGraw and others. Hosted by Nick Cannon of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” the two-hour show will air on Thursday, July 4th from 8-10 p.m. ET, with an encore presentation of the second hour of the fireworks special airing at 10 p.m.

“Mariah Carey and Tim McGraw are the perfect complement to Macy’s exceptional fireworks display,” said Doug Vaughan, EVP of Specials and Late Night Programming for NBC Entertainment. “NBC is thrilled to have these amazing artists join us in celebrating America’s birthday.”

Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold and a ground-breaking career total of 224 #1 Billboard hits, including an unprecedented 18 #1 Hot 100 singles, the most of any solo artist in history! Mariah’s brand new single, “#Beautiful” a collaboration with Miguel, has won critical raves and is already #1 in over 30 countries and a certified radio smash. “#Beautiful” is the lead single from Mariah’s new album. With her world renowned voice and her award-winning songwriting and producing and longevity she has clearly earned her place at the top of music’s pantheon. As a singer/songwriter/ producer, she has been recognized with five GRAMMY® Awards, nine American Music Awards, Billboard’s Artist of the Decade Award, the World Music Award for World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium, and BMI’s Icon Award for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few.

Tim McGraw was recently certified as the most-played country artist of the past 20 years. His latest album, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM, debuted at No. one on the Billboard Country Albums chart marking his 14th career No. one debut. Since the release of his first album in 1993, McGraw has sold over 40 million albums, dominated the charts with 33 No. one singles, won three GRAMMY’s, 15 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards and 10 AMA’s, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated “The Blind Side,” ”Country Strong,” and “Friday Night Lights” —as well as hosting ”Saturday Night Live,” a rare honor for a singer in any genre.

Cited by People magazine as one of the top 10 most successful young people in Hollywood and featured on the covers of magazine’s such as Complex and Black Enterprises’ 40 Under 40, Nick Cannon is a successful multi-faceted entertainer: film star, comedian, TV and radio host, musician, writer, director, executive producer and philanthropist. Cannon currently serves as host of NBC’s hit “America’s Got Talent,” and Cannon’s NCredible Entertainment banner.

The 37th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® is the nation’s largest patriotic pyrotechnic display with over 40,000 fireworks igniting the sky over the Hudson River. This year’s show will also feature a first-ever, one-of-a-kind collaboration with global superstar Usher.

For the first time in the history of the show, a superstar artist is collaborating with Macy’s creative and pyrotechnic teams. Lending his artistic inspiration and talent, eight-time Grammy® Award-winning artist Usher is curating the overall design of the show, entitled “It Begins with A Spark.” From the rousing musical selections to the spectacular Fireworks in the sky, Usher is putting his visionary stamp on the nation’s biggest Independence Day party

“This year Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will be transformed into a giant party in the sky captivating audiences along the Hudson River and on television screens across the country,” Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. “Since 1976, Macy’s Fireworks have grown in scale and artistry. With this collaboration with Usher, we are taking the show to the next level of entertainment spectacle, combining the very best of Macy’s Fireworks with Usher’s unparalleled artistic vision.”

The telecast is a production of Universal Television in association with Macy’s. It is produced by Brad Lachman Productions with Lachman serving as executive producer. Bill Bracken is producer. Lachman’s credits include a variety of NBC specials, including the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” in addition to “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” and a variety of other projects.

NBC easily won a slow 4th of July holiday night where the only originals were fireworks related programming on NBC and CBS. NBC’s Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular won out over CBS’s (in fact, in head-to-head competition at 10p the encore of the Macy’s fireworks bettered the first run of CBS’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (1.4 adults 18-49 rating versus 1.1). The 9pm telecast scored a 2.1 with adults 18-49, up 50% from last year’s 1.4 rating, and its best 18-49 rating since 2007 It was the most total viewers since July 4, 2000.

Late-night results are below the primetime data.

Broadcast primetime ratings for Monday, July 4, 2011:

Time

Net

Show

18-49 Rating

Viewers (Millions)

8:00

NBC

America’s Got Talent (R)

1.2/5

4.86

CBS

How I Met Your Mother (R)

0.9/3

3.18

FOX

MasterChef (R)

0.9/3

2.30

ABC

The Bachelorette (R)

0.7/3

3.08

CW

90210 (R)

0.2/1

0.51

8:30

CBS

Mike & Molly (R)

0.8/3

3.43

9:00

NBC

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

2.1/7

8.65

CBS

Two and a Half Men (R)

1.2/4

4.63

ABC

The Bachelorette (R)

0.7/3

3.09

FOX

House (R)

0.5/2

1.55

CW

Gossip Girl (R)

0.1/0

0.36

9:30

CBS

Mike & Molly (R)

1.1/4

4.90

10:00

NBC

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (R)

1.4/5

5.34

CBS

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

1.1/4

6.58

ABC

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition (R)

1.0/4

3.02

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via NBC press note:

In Late-Night Metered Markets Monday night:
• In Nielsen’s 56 metered markets, household results were: “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” 2.4/6 with an encore telecast; CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman,” 1.9/5 with an encore; and ABC’s combo of “Nightline,” 2.6/6; and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” 1.0/3 with an encore.

• In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” 0.7/5 with an encore; “Late Show,” 0.5/2 with an encore; “Nightline,” 1.0/4; and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” 0.3/2 with an encore.

• At 12:35 a.m., “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” (1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore) beat CBS’s “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (0.9/3 with an encore). In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, “Late Night” (0.4/3 in 18-49 with an encore) topped “Late Late Show” (0.3/2 with an encore).

• At 1:35 a.m., Last Call with Carson Daly” averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.3/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

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NOTE: All national ratings are “live plus same day” from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

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